Tag: Public hearing

Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission – 11/11/2024

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, November 11, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

Approved the agenda as presented.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved items on the Consent Calendar.

7) Minutes of the regular session of the City Commission held on October 28, 2024.

8) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held October 28, 2024.

9) Purchase of a 2025 Ford F-150 pickup truck through the MiDeal program and a budget amendment for same.

10) Charter Township of Union 2025 Contract for Fire Department Services.

11) Set a public hearing on Monday, December 9, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. on proposed rezoning of parcels 17-000-17-300-00, 17-000-17-303-00, 17-000-17-304-00, 17-000-17-305-00, 17-000-17-306-00, located at the southwest corner of Crawford and Broomfield, from PRD (Planned Residential Development) to CD-4 (General Urban Character District with the Residential/Dwelling Use Restriction), CD-4 (General Urban Character District), SD-U (Special District University), CD-4 (General Urban Character District with the Residential/Dwelling Use Restriction), and CZ (Civic Zone), respectively.

12) Received proposed Ordinance to amend Table 154.405.A of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Mt. Pleasant as it relates to SD-U University Special District Rules and set a public hearing on same for Monday, December 9, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

13) Warrants and payrolls.

Held a public hearing on proposed 2025 Annual Operating Budget. There was no action taken at this time.

Request for Fire Suppression and Façade Improvement Funding Allocation for TyJorMac, LLC (120 South University) tabled until a future Work Session on same.

Held a Work Session discussion on usage of motorized bikes and scooters on City owned trails.

Adjourned the meeting at 9:18 p.m.

Summary of City Commission Meeting Minutes – 9/23/2024

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, September 23, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

Approve the agenda as presented. Motion unanimously adopted.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved items 6 thru 9 on the Consent Calendar.

Item #5 was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of Commissioner Wingard.

6) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held September 9, 2024.

7) Designation of Marilyn Wixson as Deputy Clerk.

8) Resolution changing signatory authorized to transact business of the City bank accounts.

9) Warrants and payrolls.

Allowed Commissioner Wingard’s request that the minutes from September 9, 2024 be corrected to reflect his motion read “Approve the text changes with the exception of text changes regarding the requirement of a second story on a new development.”

Held a public hearing and passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance 1101 an Ordinance to amend Title XI: BUSINESS REGULATIONS, Chapter 110 GENERAL LICENSING, §110.27 Vendors of the Mount Pleasant Code of Ordinances and approved the Resolution setting fees for same.

Held a public hearing and passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance 1102 an Ordinance to amend Title XI: BUSINESS REGULATIONS, Chapter 110 GENERAL LICENSING, §110.28 MOBILE FOOD SERVICE PROVIDERS of the City’s Code of Ordinances and approved the Resolution setting fees for same.

Prioritized and approved submission of City requests for fall 2024 Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe 2% allocations.

Held a Work Session Discussion on Proposed 2025 Operating Budget.

Adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.

Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 9/9/2024

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, September 9, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.

Item #14, “Maner Costerisan Engagement Letter” was added to the agenda.

Approved the agenda as amended.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

3) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held August 26, 2024.

4) Received Fall 2024 Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe 2% funding requests from City departments. No action required at this time.

5) Received proposed 2025 Annual Operating Budget and set a public hearing for Monday, November 11, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. on same.

6) Resolution to amend 2024 Operating Budget.

7) Received proposed ordinance to amend Section 110.27 Vendors and to set a public hearing to allow for public input on said ordinance amendment for Monday, September 23, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

8) Received proposed ordinance to amend Section 110.28 Transitory Food Service Units and to set a public hearing to allow for public input on said ordinance amendment for Monday, September 23, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

9) Warrants and payrolls.

Held a public hearing and passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance 1098 an Ordinance to amend Table 154.405.A District Standards: CD-4 General Urban, and CD-5 Urban Central Character Districts and related sections in Article IV: Building and Lot Plans & Standards, Article VI: Administration & Enforcement and Article VII: Definitions of the Mount Pleasant Zoning Ordinances.

Held a public hearing and passed, ordained, and ordered published Ordinance 1099 an Ordinance to amend Title V: PUBLIC WORKS, Chapter 52: WATER of the City’s Code of Ordinances to add a new section entitled Administration and Enforcement.

Held a public hearing and passed, ordained, and ordered published Ordinance 1100 an Ordinance to amend Title XV: LAND USE, Chapter 152: HOUSING LICENSING CODE of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Mt. Pleasant.

Approved the termination of the PRD Agreement for the southwest corner of Crawford and Broomfield as received.

Approved the Maner Costerisan Engagement Letter as presented.

Held a Work Session Discussion on Climate Change Response Plan Goals & Objectives.

Approved and entered into Closed Session pursuant to subsection 8(c) of the Open Meetings Act for strategy and negotiation sessions connected with the negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement.

Adjourned the meeting at 10:07 p.m.

Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 8/26/2024

Summary Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, August 26, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

Approved the agenda as presented.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

5) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held August 12, 2024.

6) Minutes of the Closed Session of the City Commission held August 12, 2024.

7) Received proposed Ordinance to amend Title V: PUBLIC WORKS, Chapter 52: WATER of the City’s Code of Ordinances to add a new section entitled Administration and Enforcement and set a public hearing for Monday, September 9, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. on same.

8) Received proposed Ordinance to amend Title XV: LAND USE, Chapter 152: HOUSING LICENSING CODE of the City’s Code of Ordinances and set a public hearing for Monday, September 9, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. on same.

9) Bid of Gateway Refrigeration, Inc., of Clare, MI for the 2024 Boiler Replacement Bid.

10) Gave support of Mid-Michigan Regional Lime Calciner Study and appointed DPW Director Jason Moore as the City Representative.

11) Approved warrants and payrolls.

Held a public hearing and passed, ordained, and ordered published Ordinance 1097 an Ordinance to amend Title IX: GENERAL REGULATIONS, Chapter 96: Nuisances, Section 96.05 LAWN MAINTENANCE; HEIGHT; REMOVAL OF NOXIOUS WEEDS of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Mt. Pleasant.

Adjourned the meeting at 9:06 p.m.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – August 26, 2024

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, August 26, 2024, at 7 p.m.

  • Presentation by GRS Consulting Actuary Casey Ahlbrandt-Rains on Police and Fire Pension.
  • Presentation by Municipal Employees’ Retirement System of Michigan (MERS).
  • Presentation by Data Analysis Interns Alexis Reed and Austin Benchley on Consumer Behavior Research Project.
  • Public hearing to consider the adoption of 96.05 Lawn Maintenance Ordinance Amendments and consider resolution for the same.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

Click to access E-Packet%20for%20Monday,%20August%2026,%202024.pdf

How to follow public meetings:

The Commission Meeting will be held in person in the City Chambers/City Hall (320 W. Broadway Street) with virtual attendance options as well. Non-voting participants may view the meeting live on the City’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/MtPleasantMi/, on Spectrum Charter channel 188 or via Zoom.

If a virtual option becomes unavailable due to technical difficulties, the meeting will continue as scheduled. Residents who would like to provide a comment during the appropriate time are welcome to come to the meeting at City Hall or email their statement to comments@mt-pleasant.org.

To participate via Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86017271383?pwd=XhS5AgfwgiZyLJTQOaD1qycY263Bpb.1

Meeting ID: 860 1727 1383

Passcode: 430815

Phone dial-in: (312) 626-6799

Audio and video will be muted for members of the public and then unmuted by the host during public comment periods.

For participants accessing via computer or smartphone please use the “Raise Your Hand” icon to indicate you would like to speak. First, click on the “Participants” icon at the bottom of your screen. Next, click on the “Raise Your Hand” icon near the bottom right corner of the screen.

To raise your hand for telephone dial-in participants, press *9.

Members of the public may be muted or removed if using abusive language or if they become disruptive to the meeting.

Virtual attendance to the meeting and participation during public comment periods will be conducted as follows:

  • Members of the public are asked to provide their name and address with any comments.
  • Comments/Questions may be sent ahead of the meeting, or during the meeting via email to comment@mt-pleasant.org. Comments sent via email will be read aloud to the Commission during the public comment period.

Individual commissioners can be contacted at the following email addresses:

Mary Alsager               malsager@mt-pleasant.org

Elizabeth Busch          ebusch@mt-pleasant.org

Bryan Chapman          bchapman@mt-pleasant.org

Maureen Eke              meke@mt-pleasant.org

Amy Perschbacher      aperschbacher@mt-pleasant.org

Grace Rollins               grollins@mt-pleasant.org

Boomer Wingard        bwingard@mt-pleasant.org

Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate may call the Human Resources office at (989) 779-5314. Persons requiring speech or hearing assistance may contact the City through the Michigan Relay Center at 711. 48-hour advance notice is necessary for accommodation.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – July 8, 2024

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, July 8, 2024, at 7 p.m.

  • Presentation by Progressive Companies on the Mission Street Improvement Plan’s existing conditions evaluation and survey results.
  • Public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 50: Solid Wastes and consider approval of the same.
  • Consider approval of an additional contribution to the Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (MERS) pension system.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

Click to access E-Packet%20for%20Monday,%20July%208,%202024.pdf

How to follow public meetings:

The City Commission Meeting will be held in person in the City Chambers/City Hall (320 W. Broadway Street) with virtual attendance options as well. Non-voting participants may view the meeting live on the City’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/MtPleasantMi/, on Spectrum Charter channel 188 or via Zoom.

If a virtual option becomes unavailable due to technical difficulties, the meeting will continue as scheduled. Residents who would like to provide a comment during the appropriate time are welcome to come to the meeting at City Hall or email their statement to comments@mt-pleasant.org.

To participate via Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87180838684?pwd=pWblvEoRDFs0GaFoC6Mz1hxuB8v8bY.1

Meeting ID: 871 8083 8684

Passcode: 586986

Phone dial-in: (312) 626-6799

Audio and video will be muted for members of the public and then unmuted by the host during public comment periods.

For participants accessing via computer or smartphone please use the “Raise Your Hand” icon to indicate you would like to speak. First, click on the “Participants” icon at the bottom of your screen. Next, click on the “Raise Your Hand” icon near the bottom right corner of the screen.

To raise your hand for telephone dial-in participants, press *9.

Members of the public may be muted or removed if using abusive language or if they become disruptive to the meeting.

Virtual attendance to the meeting and participation during public comment periods will be conducted as follows:

  • Members of the public are asked to provide their name and address with any comments.
  • Comments/Questions may be sent ahead of the meeting, or during the meeting via email to comment@mt-pleasant.org. Comments sent via email will be read aloud to the Commission during the public comment period.

Individual commissioners can be contacted at the following email addresses:

Mary Alsager               malsager@mt-pleasant.org

Elizabeth Busch          ebusch@mt-pleasant.org

Bryan Chapman          bchapman@mt-pleasant.org

Maureen Eke              meke@mt-pleasant.org

Amy Perschbacher      aperschbacher@mt-pleasant.org

Grace Rollins               grollins@mt-pleasant.org

Boomer Wingard        bwingard@mt-pleasant.org

Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate may call the Human Resources office at (989) 779-5314. Persons requiring speech or hearing assistance may contact the City through the Michigan Relay Center at 711. 48-hour advance notice is necessary for accommodation.

Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 6/24/2024

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, June 24, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

Approved the agenda as presented. Motion unanimously adopted.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

4) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held June 10, 2024.

5) Contract with Fedewa, Inc. of Hastings, MI for the 2024 1MG Elevated Tank Painting Project and approved a contract with Dixon Engineering of Lake Odessa, MI for project and construction engineering oversight.

6) First Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement with Northern Initiatives and MEDC.

7) Warrants and payrolls.

Received proposed ordinance governing refuse and recycling and set a public hearing for Monday, July 8, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. on same.

Held a Work Session Discussion on Managed Natural Landscaping.

Approved and conducted Closed Session pursuant to subsection 8(c) of the Open Meetings Act for strategy and negotiation sessions connected with the negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement.

Adjourned the meeting at 8:57 p.m.

Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 5/28/2024

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

Approved the agenda as presented.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

4) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held May 13, 2024.

5) Agreement with Consumers Energy for continued participation in the Demand Response Program.

6) Permanent Easement for Consumers Energy Electrical Facilities for Town Center.

7) Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute airport sponsor contracts and contract amendments with the MDOT, Office of Aeronautics on behalf of the Mt. Pleasant Municipal Airport.

8) Contract with Northern Michigan Metal Roofing, LLC of Roscommon, MI, for the Mill Pond Park Restroom/Shelter Roof Replacement Project.

9) Warrants and payrolls.

Held a public hearing on the proposed 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). No action required at this time.

Held a public hearing on proposed Managed Natural Landscaping Ordinance and approved bringing the matter back to a future work session.

Conducted a Work Session discussion on Food Truck Ordinance amendments.

Adjourned the meeting at 8:16 p.m.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – May 28, 2024

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 7 p.m.

  • Public hearing on the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan.
  • Public hearing on Managed Natural Landscaping Ordinance and consider approval of the same. 
  • Discussion on Food Truck Ordinance amendments.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

Click to access E-Packet%20for%20Tuesday,%20May%2028,%202024.pdf

How to follow public meetings:

The City Commission Meeting will be held in person in the City Chambers/City Hall (320 W. Broadway Street) with virtual attendance options as well. Non-voting participants may view the meeting live on the City’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/MtPleasantMi/, on Spectrum Charter channel 188 or via Zoom.

If a virtual option becomes unavailable due to technical difficulties, the meeting will continue as scheduled. Residents who would like to provide a comment during the appropriate time are welcome to come to the meeting at City Hall or email their statement to comments@mt-pleasant.org.

To participate via Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82415285756?pwd=cmV5bjl1R0dQcXZQeGErdzVtVTB2Zz09

Meeting ID: 824 1528 5756

Passcode: 959683

Phone dial-in: (312) 626-6799

Audio and video will be muted for members of the public and then unmuted by the host during public comment periods.

For participants accessing via computer or smartphone please use the “Raise Your Hand” icon to indicate you would like to speak. First, click on the “Participants” icon at the bottom of your screen. Next, click on the “Raise Your Hand” icon near the bottom right corner of the screen.

To raise your hand for telephone dial-in participants, press *9.

Members of the public may be muted or removed if using abusive language or if they become disruptive to the meeting.

Virtual attendance to the meeting and participation during public comment periods will be conducted as follows:

  • Members of the public are asked to provide their name and address with any comments.
  • Comments/Questions may be sent ahead of the meeting, or during the meeting via email to comment@mt-pleasant.org. Comments sent via email will be read aloud to the Commission during the public comment period.

Individual commissioners can be contacted at the following email addresses:

Mary Alsager               malsager@mt-pleasant.org

Elizabeth Busch          ebusch@mt-pleasant.org

Bryan Chapman          bchapman@mt-pleasant.org

Maureen Eke              meke@mt-pleasant.org

Amy Perschbacher      aperschbacher@mt-pleasant.org

Grace Rollins               grollins@mt-pleasant.org

Boomer Wingard        bwingard@mt-pleasant.org

Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate may call the Human Resources office at (989) 779-5314. Persons requiring speech or hearing assistance may contact the City through the Michigan Relay Center at 711. 48-hour advance notice is necessary for accommodation.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – May 13, 2024

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, May 13, 2024, at 7 p.m.

  • Receive Managed Natural Landscaping Ordinance and set a public hearing for May 28, 2024, on the same.
  • Public Hearing on a Development District (DDA) License for Narrativality Artisan Coffee Roasters, LLC and consider approval of resolution authorizing the same.
  • Consider whether a public hearing to adjust the 2024 millage rate should be held.
  • Discussion on Food Truck Ordinance amendments.
  • Discussion on 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan.
  • Discussion of Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Plan extension.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

Click to access E-Packet%20for%20Monday,%20May%2013,%202024.pdf

How to follow public meetings:

The City Commission Meeting will be held in person in the City Chambers/City Hall (320 W. Broadway Street) with virtual attendance options as well. Non-voting participants may view the meeting live on the City’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/MtPleasantMi/ on Spectrum Charter channel 188, or via Zoom.

If a virtual option becomes unavailable due to technical difficulties, the meeting will continue as scheduled. Residents who would like to provide a comment during the appropriate time are welcome to come to the meeting at City Hall or email their statement to comments@mt-pleasant.org.

To participate via Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89146257531?pwd=STJpL3Zmb1FNdmdibzJQUyttbFpDdz09

Meeting ID: 891 4625 7531

Passcode: 292798

Phone dial-in: (312) 626-6799

Audio and video will be muted for members of the public and then unmuted by the host during public comment periods.

For participants accessing via computer or smartphone please use the “Raise Your Hand” icon to indicate you would like to speak. First, click on the “Participants” icon at the bottom of your screen. Next, click on the “Raise Your Hand” icon near the bottom right corner of the screen.

To raise your hand for telephone dial-in participants, press *9.

Members of the public may be muted or removed if using abusive language or if they become disruptive to the meeting.

Virtual attendance to the meeting and participation during public comment periods will be conducted as follows:

  • Members of the public are asked to provide their name and address with any comments.
  • Comments/Questions may be sent ahead of the meeting, or during the meeting via email to comment@mt-pleasant.org. Comments sent via email will be read aloud to the Commission during the public comment period.

Individual commissioners can be contacted at the following email addresses:

Mary Alsager               malsager@mt-pleasant.org

Elizabeth Busch          ebusch@mt-pleasant.org

Bryan Chapman          bchapman@mt-pleasant.org

Maureen Eke              meke@mt-pleasant.org

Amy Perschbacher      aperschbacher@mt-pleasant.org

Grace Rollins               grollins@mt-pleasant.org

Boomer Wingard        bwingard@mt-pleasant.org

Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate may call the Human Resources office at (989) 779-5314. Persons requiring speech or hearing assistance may contact the City through the Michigan Relay Center at 711. 48-hour advance notice is necessary for accommodation.